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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM)

Lat: 35.33°NLon: 94.37°WElev: 436ft.

Thunderstorm Rain

65°F

18°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.10 in (1019.1 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 20 May 5:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Alix AR

  • Today

    Today: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 63. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 63. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Memorial Day
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Alix AR
 35.44°N 93.73°W
5:50 am CDT May 20, 2026
6am CDT May 20, 2026-6pm CDT May 26, 2026
 
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